Pfizer seeks approval for 4th COVID-19 booster dose for seniors

Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.

21 Ukrainian children with cancer safely flown to UK to receive ‘life-saving care’

The 21 Ukrainian children were flown out of Poland to the United Kingdom to receive “life-saving care” according to Sajid Javid, a member of Parliament and secretary of state for health and social care.

High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health

Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.

Teen cowboy dies on horse but is brought back to life
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A young cowboy is back in the saddle after his heart stopped at the rodeo. FOX 26 Melissa Wilson shares his dramatic story with cardiac arrest and why some say this was definitely a case of divine intervention.

Teen cowboy dies on horse but is brought back to life

A high school student was competing in a rodeo when he died on his horse, right after his competition. But thanks to everyone jumping into action, he's alive today to share his dramatic testimony.

Texas Supreme Court deals final blow to federal abortion law challenge

The U.S. Supreme Court left abortion providers only the narrowest avenue to challenge the ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. Friday’s Texas Supreme Court ruling has effectively ended that federal legal challenge.

Nationwide blood shortage affecting Houston-area cancer patients

One woman, who is battling cancer for the third time, wants to remind everyone to donate blood as their donation helps cancer patients.

Heart attack survivor meets Cypress security guard who helped save his life

A Houston man who suffered a heart attack in the parking lot of Memorial Hermann’s Cypress campus met the security guard who found him and helped save his life.

Here are the 10 best places to live in the US if you have seasonal allergies

Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks most- and least-challenging cities in America for those who have pollen allergies.

2nd round of free at-home COVID tests available now, White House says

If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.

WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance

An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.

Free virtual conference helps families dealing with Alzheimer's disease

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is sharing free information and resources to help families through the free online conference.

Taller people could be at higher risk for colorectal cancer, study suggests

Researchers found that the individuals who were taller had a 24% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer as opposed to their shorter counterparts.